These promises also assure us that all the effects of the fall are reversed in christs finished work and the salvation he has provided for us by grace through faith. When we think of the book of revelation, the first things that come to mind are mysterious symbols and apocalyptic imagery. Note especially verse 10, it is all about the cross of jesus christ. Its about hope in the culmination of gods promises. Sep, 2018 perhaps the most wellknown promises christians have as their ultimate hope are found in two places in the book of revelation. He that hath an ear to hear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches revelation 2. By his grace, through his sacrifice, his people are not destined for wrath 1 thessalonians 5. We have already looked at the throne of god, but we will reexamine what is applicable here.
The message of revelation is as relevant today as ever before, as our world seems to be descending into chaos. In this future city, there will be no temple, because the lord god almighty and the lamb are its temple revelation 21. One bible paraphrase says, god will move into the neighborhood. So, you have god the father, who is described as being there, god the son, who i think is probably the star of the show in the book of revelation, and then the holy spirit. Four times the author identifies himself as john 1. See the following articles for more on gods faithfulness. Its contents are labeled the prophecy, singular, and. Two years ago i moved to cyprus and since that time i have been thinking deeply about revelation. John wrote the book of revelation to encourage firstcentury christians who were experiencing great suffering and intense persecution. Gods promises will help you understand his purpose for your life. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless. The idea of the rapturethe return of christ at the end of times to rescue and deliver bornagain christians off the earthis an extremely popular interpretation of the book of revelation in the bible and a jumpingoff point for the bestselling left behind series of books.
Today i want to lift up before you three moving scenes, all from chapters 19 and 20. What does this final book of the bible meanand how will it affect you and your future. The message of the book of revelation by ryan keating. Promises to overcomers of the 7 churches people get ready. As you read these bible verses about the promises of god, claim them over your life.
Gods promises are a means to living a holy and godpleasing life. In his battle against gods people, satan calls the beast and the false prophet to cause men to reject god. Here are seven end time promises that will give you hope. Is the book of revelation a scary threat or a hopefilled promise. Sep 05, 2012 prayer in the book of revelation on september 5, 2012, pope benedict xvi resumed his general audiences in the vatican, having held them at castelgandolfo during the month of august. However, its symbolism and meaning of this bible book have left scholars baffled for millennia.
However, just as israel went through a wilderness that was the opposite of what they were promised, so it is with virtually every promise of god, and also for the promises he has given for restoring the earth. Jesus christ is the lamb who was slain, the one who drained the cup of the wine of the fury of gods wrath in our place revelation 16. Though we are still in the wilderness, every day we draw. Sep 26, 2019 revelation promises a new heaven and a new earth revelation 21. To grasp the picture of the raptured church, we must understand the vision of john. The book of revelation is addressed to seven actual churches in the province of asia in the first century a. This is the only book of the bible with such a direct promise of blessing for its public reading, hearing, and obedience to the truths it contains. God may also give us personal promises in addition to the ones in the bible. While the language used in the book of revelation may make you fearful, thats not the intent.
Gods word is filled with promises from our creator to provide and deliver. When you anchor your hope to things tied up with this life, you will be disappointed. A careful examination of the book of revelation explains its purpose and what it is about. As a disciple you follow jesus christ, who is the master and by living like him you become more like him. Revelation is one of the books christians are most curious about, and yet so many preachers are reluctant to approach it. The new testament has 750 promises, but due to the fact that many of the promises are repeated in different books, there are only 250 separate promised benefits. Gods promises are all about experiencing his grace in the future. Who bare record of the word of god, and of the testimony of jesus christ, and of all things that he saw. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for i am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. But even in the midst of this ghastly scene, there is hope for those who choose god over this rebellious onslaught.
This book is gods open letter to us and contains critical information about our future. From genesis to revelation we read of normal people that received the promises of god. Jesus christ loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his god and father 1. Promises from the book of revelation over the centuries the church of our dear lord has experienced various forms of adversity, but during its early existence there was a period of persecution that was exceptionally severe. Is the book of revelation a scary threat or a hopefilled. If you want to find hope fulfilled, you must place your hope in god. When spiritual, moral, and sexual impurity abound, the only hope for a people is. As we have seen, god promises a blessing to those who study his word and strive to live by it.
Take heart in suffering mar 21, 2019 mar 14, 2019 gods promises. Perhaps the most wellknown promises christians have as their ultimate hope are found in two places in the book of revelation. Unlike popular movies, the book of revelation stands as a scriptural explanation of what is to come. The promises that christ made to these overcomers could never apply to unsaved people. This material was used in the life promises bible which was developed by kenneth boa. It is the revelation of jesus christ to show his servants revelation 1.
In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. As part of scripture, the book of revelation was given by inspiration of god 2 timothy 3. Gods promises for his servants from revelation the. Gods dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. All things new the book of revelation eternal futures. So many people get stuck with the apocalyptic verses that they miss gods promises and the message of hope. The expression, holy spirit, is never used in the book of revelation. John sent the record of his vision to seven churches on a common mail route in asia minor. The book of revelation speaks to many things it enriches our understanding of the lord as the beginning and end who reveals the meaning of human history 5. Gods gift of hope six weeks with the bible perrotta, mr. The faith of abraham, women of faith in the bible, fulfilled prophecy.
Read the book of revelation, knowing that god will bless you as you strive to understand and practice his way of life. Hope is built on gods promises robin mcmillan faithgateway. The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. Revelation and the promises of god those who read the words of this prophecy and who hear it and take to heart what is written in it will be blessed 1. There is much in these closing chapters of revelation about the final victory of gods loving purpose in christ. In fact, the opening passage contains a blessing to everyone who reads, hears, and keeps the words of this prophecy. Nov 18, 2012 in his battle against gods people, satan calls the beast and the false prophet to cause men to reject god.
From as early as justin martyr in the second century a. The promises of god faithfulness confession of sin steadfast in hope promises concerning faith in hard times hope in hard times keeping faith gods faithfulness staying strong and not giving up hope and faith promises. These promises are sealed by the highest authority, gods word. The new covenant is a better covenant because it is based on better promises hebrews 8. Featured article taking revelations target audience seriously synopsis. These promises are sealed by the highest authority, god s word. The opening paragraph of revelation presents the book as a record of a vision received by john of patmos. Imagery of a new jerusalem flows with lavish descriptions of size and splendor revelation 21. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of. The book of revelation is no doubt the most challenging book in the new.
Apr 11, 2019 there are 10 promises made to overcomers in the book of revelation. Those better promises inspire hope and faith that enable us to experience the goodness of god. Revelation 21 niv a new heaven and a new earth then i. As you read these bible verses about the promises of. The book of revelation gives encouraging constructive criticism. Jesus christ received this revelation from his father and passed it on to the apostle john in a dramatic vision. Many are not in the exact form of a promise but they contain claims for gospel benefits, so they are listed as promises. Promises in revelation bible promises, salvationpromises. Gods seven promises in revelation 22 there are at least seven promises given to us in revelation 22 that confirm jesus victory over satan, sin and death. They will be his people, and god himself will be with them and be their god. The book of revelation has some of the greatest promises and messages of hope that the world has ever received. While the language used in the book of revelation may make you fearful, that s not the intent.
There are 10 promises made to overcomers in the book of revelation. Verses are listed with the first book where the promise is found. Admittedly, the deadly black and blood red threads of johns tapestry are not pretty. God s word is filled with promises from our creator to provide and deliver. It is promised in the blowing of the sixth trumpet that in the days when the seventh angel is to blow his trumpet, the mystery of god will be fulfilled 10. The message of hope in the book of revelation seek first. And in revelation 21, john sees the new jerusalem coming down out of heaven from god, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Its important for us to know about the events that will.
Explains how revelation s context and setting can help us understand its original meaning and apply its message to our own lives in the modern world. Better hope than a baby mar 28, 2019 mar 21, 2019 gods promises. This summary of the book of revelation provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of revelation. The rapture in revelation there are several foreshadows of the rapture in the book of revelation. It was a time in which many christians were imprisoned, beaten, banished to desolate islands, burned at the. The announcement of the marriage supper, the rider on the white horse, and the judgment of the great white throne. Hope and warning for a modern world, author paul e. Yes, almighty god promises that he will bless you, if you follow his admonition to read and hear the words of revelation. Revelation promises a new heaven and a new earth revelation 21. Messages of hopethe book of revelation publications. The bible is the ultimate source for truth and god is faithful to fulfill all his promises.
The book of revelation is by far one of the most challenging books in the bible, yet well worth the effort to study and comprehend. I became so excited about hope that i taught several adult forum classes about hope. Gods promises faith strength in jesus 3 hours youtube. So many people get stuck with the apocalyptic verses that they miss god s promises and the message of hope. Among the bestloved promises christians have as their ultimate hope, two are found in the book of revelation. The bible is full of examples of gods faithfulness to his promises. They will also be made a pillar in the temple of god plus be given gods name and be granted to sit with jesus on his throne. Meditate on what god says in these promises from scripture and find. Therefore, this book contains information god intends to disclose or reveal to humans, rather than conceal from us.
Theology of redemption from the book of revelation. Selected promises of god in each book of the bible. Indeed, properly understood, the book of revelation is the book of. He has kept his promises in the past, and he will keep all his promises in the future. The faith of abraham, women of faith in the bible, fulfilled prophecy and hebrews 11. Yes, almighty god promises that he will bless you, if you follow his. Beneath the garish and brutal colors lay warm and harmonious tones.
Persecution is described in all parts of revelation from its opening chapters to the final attack on jerusalem and the. Here are just a few promises about putting your hope in god. Most pertinent of all as we consider the global message of revelation is the emphasis it gives to the multinational people of god. Gods promises encourage you today because they give you hope for tomorrow. I was one of those reluctant preachers for many years.
Bible verses about gods promises important scripture quotes. Rolland provides a clear explanation of the divine structure within revelation and the analytical perspective needed to uncover gods amazing wisdom found in this final book of the bible. Throughout the book of revelation, john describes a vision he has received that provides a heavenly perspective of the future and of what will. Bible verses about god s promises important scripture quotes. Written just after the end of world war ii, it is even more relevant in. In a broader sense, god will bless those who spend time reading the bible and who follow what it says. The book of revelation is an apocalyptic letter that relies on visions, symbols and old testament references to reveal the ultimate fulfillment of gods promise given to abraham in genesis. But best of all was he message of hope in the book of revelation. The revelation of jesus christ, that is, the unveiling, revealing, and presentation to earth and heaven of the lord jesus christ as. Promises in revelation the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. But one of the book s most significant characteristics may be one we tend to miss. A very clear interpretation of the prophecies witnessed by john in the book of revelation. Book of revelation read, study bible verses online.
Revelation promises hope gods ten bible commandments. Gods promises over 50 encouraging bible verses and. Any focus on lastday events must keep jesus front and centre out of necessity. Fortunately, the book of revelation promises just such a weapon. When we feel those pangs of despair and dread as we witness tumultuous times and encounter evil, lets remember gods promises that give us hope, not fear. This collection of bible verses about gods promises should be enough to get anyone motivated to live for him. After a brief introduction, the book of revelation begins with individual letters addressed to each of the churches. Real glory the future hope for every believer is the new heavens and the new earth. Hope through the book of revelation david van alstyne. With so many unknowns in the world today, a timely word of encouragement is always welcome, and thats exactly what the final chapters of the book of. God will bless those who read the book of revelation.